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National Volunteer Week Spotlight: Q&A with Bob Rosenbaum

Enthusiasm + Gratitude = One Valuable Volunteer Experience! A financial supporter of Boston Partners in Education for many years, Bob Rosenbaum began volunteering with Boston Partners two years ago at the Orchard Gardens School in Roxbury, MA. Bob has demonstrated … Continue reading

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Guest Post from our Big Cheese Reads Gala Honoree

My wife and daughter are both educators, and I’ve seen firsthand the impact that spending time in the classroom can have on students. So I’m particularly proud of Fidelity’s longstanding relationship with Boston Partners in Education (Boston Partners). Continue reading

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More than a Mentor

It’s National Mentoring Month, a time to focus national attention on the need for mentors, and work together to ensure positive outcomes for our young people. At Boston Partners in Education, we refer to our volunteers as academic mentors, caring … Continue reading

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Meet our 2015 Marathon Team

marathon: (măr-ə-thŏn’) Noun 1). A footrace of 26 miles, 385 yards; 2). A contest of endurance As if it wasn’t already, The Boston Marathon® has become a household name across the U.S. and quite possibly, the world.  There are many reasons one … Continue reading

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Guest Blog: ASA is Back in Action

Guest blog post by volunteer academic mentor Tim Morris of American Student Assistance Here at Boston Partners, fall is the season to gear up for the new school year and get volunteers back into classrooms.  For Power Lunch in particular, this … Continue reading

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On Your Marks, Get Set…Go! 2014 Marathon Team is off to a Strong Start

Sidewalks and roads are treacherous as winter storms continue to strike the Boston area. Considering the harsh conditions, most people would balk at the chance to run outside for 15+ miles each week. Yet we have a hearty group of … Continue reading

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State Street Wins Top Honor for Dedication to Mentoring

Congratulations to our loyal supporter State Street for being named to the Corporate Mentoring Honor Roll and receiving its highest honor– the Ignite Award! This award program was launched this year by Mass Mentoring Partnership to recognize Massachusetts businesses of … Continue reading

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Celebrating Mayor Menino: Boston’s First “Big Cheese”

Mayor Thomas M. Menino has loyally served the City of Boston for over 20 years. As his final term comes to a close, Boston Partners in Education joins Mass Mentoring Partnership in honoring him for Mentoring Thanks Menino Week (Oct. … Continue reading

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BPS Teacher: Community Volunteers Add to the Classroom Dynamic

A guest blog post by Boston Public Schools teacher Jennifer DiSarcina Between managing curriculums, juggling the needs of 20+ students, and keeping up with ever-evolving education standards, we at Boston Partners think it’s safe to say that teachers have mastered … Continue reading

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Exceeding Expectations: College Student Uncovers His Passion for Teaching through Volunteerism

When an academic mentor enters a Boston Public Schools classroom to work with a struggling student, the extra attention from a caring adult can have a huge influence on the student’s life. While assisting a student with reading, writing or … Continue reading

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